Private JAMES K. TANNER, RA14459432, Army Medical
Service, Medical Company, 65th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division,
United States Army. On the afternoon of 10 June and during the early morning
hours of 11 June 1953, private TANNER, a medical aid man, was with Company
"F" in an attack on Hill "412" in the vicinity of Sagimak, Korea. While under
constant enemy fire, he administered aid aid to the wounded and Prepared
them for evacuation. During the battle, he went to the aid of a friendly
Korean soldier lying wounded in a cave subjected to intense sniper fire. Still
under enemy fire, he carried the wounded man to a relatively sheltered position
and with the aid of a litter bearer prepared to evacuate him. When the litter
bearer was wounded, Private TANNER remained with both men to administer first
aid until further assistance could be brought from the line. With the coming
of darkness, the area became the target of friendly and enemy fire. Throughout
the night, fire raked the position in increasing intensity and his position
was under the observation of a hostile machine gun crew which had set up
its weapon directly above him on the ridge. Prior to dawn, the Korean soldier
died despite Private TANNER'S efforts. With the coming of dawn, he dragged
the wounded man toward friendly lines for approximately
1000 yards until, completely exhausted, he had to go on alone to secure
aid. He then returned and directed the evacuation for the remaining distance,
resting only when assured the wounded man was readied for removal to the
hospital. Private
TANNER'S outstanding gallantry and devotion to duty reflect great credit
upon himself and the military service. Entered the Federal Service from Georgia.

Source: Record Group 338: General Orders
3rd
Infantry Division, Boxes 129 to 131